Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has a new "feature" which re-opens all running applications upon next boot if you do not close programs before you shutdown. As a workaround to this "bug-feature", create a shortcut as follows on your task-bar or desktop. To Shutdown: shutdown.exe /s /t 0 To Reboot: shutdown.exe /r /t 0 Unfortunately,…

Steps to use the exploit Boot using any live cd to access the hard drive Replace C:\Windows\System32\sethc.exe with C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe Reboot On Login Screen hit Shift key 5 times net user "username" "newpassword" [without quotes] Voila! To secure your system from this venerability, these steps could slow down / stop the attacker. Disable booting using removable…